Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is adjacent to popular attractions such as Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. This 94-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.
What's nearby
Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Horsepower - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Winchester Station - 13 min walk
Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 1 min walk
Rick Stein - 2 min walk
Crown & Anchor - 3 min walk
KFC - 4 min walk
About this property
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones. Change of towels is available on request.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
Limited onsite parking
Onsite parking options include a carport
Food and drink
Weekend continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Kings Lounge
Wessex Restaurant
Things to do
Piano
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
23,605 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
2 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1964
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds are available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
Parking has height restrictions.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Hotel Mercure Winchester
Hotel Wessex Winchester
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.
What can I see near Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
This hotel is located in Winchester, just steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Guildhall, and within a short walk of Winchester Christmas Market. You'll also find Great Hall and Winchester City Mill less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
Yes, parking is offered for GBP 15.00 per night.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday feature a casino?
No, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a hot tub?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
Yes, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday serves continental breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Wessex Restaurant.
Will Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have connecting rooms?
Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.
How close is the airport from Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
The closest major airport to Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is Southampton (SOU), which is 11.9 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.7 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
No, at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1015 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1015 reviews
8 - Good
353
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1015 reviews
6 - Okay
201
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1015 reviews
4 - Poor
129
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1015 reviews
2 - Terrible
53
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Karen
Traveled with partner
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately both my husband and I were quite shocked at how dated this hotel was. The room we were staying in resembled a nursing home with really old dated dark furniture and an old people’s arm chair in the corner. The halls of the hotel are similar to a 1980s office building with all the room doors in dark wood that’s all scuffed. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep and location is good but definitely not worth the £148 which we paid for a standard double room with parking. We wouldn’t stay again.
Interesting stay. The common areas are lovely, although parts need better upkeep, for example there was rubbish under chairs in the upstairs seating area for over 12 hours. The breakfast is not worth the money, and the scrambled eggs were extremely salty to the point of being inedible, this was rectified and the guy hosting was helpful but it was obviously not a favourite as we were the only ones eating there. The room itself needed help. The bit we were put in felt like a hostel. Very much! Not fancy at all. Bathroom needed better cleaning and updating, there was a mini bar fridge switched off and mouldy! I couldn’t sleep well as the sheets were scratchy, pillows awful and the noise from others tvs very loud. Honestly I expected more from such a fabulous hotel location. Wouldn’t stay again.
Pippa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Jeanette
Traveled with partner
Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception area looked lovely, room was tired with broken bits, cracked sinks etc but clean.
Area outside, car park etc looked tired and unloved, litter etc
To see staff outside just by reception, smoking, and vaping was off putting
good location. rooms a bit tired. hot breakfast needs bit of imrovement scrambled eggs not good no other choice of eggs.staff welcoming
stephen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Rick
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rick
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verena
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always a convenient place to stay
A very convenient hotel to stay in Winchester to meet up with friends. We have stayed in this hotel quite a few times and whilst being comfortable it could do with an upgrade.
Verena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Traveled with partner
Apr 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like this hotel having stayed before. The room was very comfortable and generally quiet although we did get an early wake up (before 06.00) due to refuse collection but it has to be done. The only points we were not particularly impressed with was that the bathroom bin had not been emptied before we arrived and contained used sanitary products. Also, for the price we would have expected the bed to be made and it wasn't.
My room had been given to another guest by the time I got there about 5:30pm.
Also other members of my booking had to wait for 40 mins at reception for checkin and then when they did their keycard did not work!
Our room was on 3nd floor but opposite side to the Cathedral. Was wakened up with lorries unloading on our side of the building. Great pity. The showers required updating as difficult to control water temperature
Great location in the centre of Winchester. The bar was expensive.
Leigh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Bryan
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bryan
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
ANTHONY
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The old Mercure is rebranding. It’s still the same tatty and hideous building but the staff are always friendly and helpful. I had a refurbished room overlooking the cathedral which was very quiet and pleasant. Rooms at the back are noisier.
All the members of the staff that we met were pleasant and helpful. Special thanks to reception, breakfast waitress and lady cleaning member of staff for leaving her work and escorting us to the lift. Great breakfast.
Ralph
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Couple getaway
Fantastic location, very central. Staff very friendly and efficient.4 poster bed in room, very classy. Room a little tired, could do with a little freshen up. But overall lovely stay